I 20 over Old HWY 27 KCS RR
PoorWarren County, Mississippi · 4.5 MI E LA ST Line · Structure no. 11000200750045A
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 235 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,000
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I 20 over Old HWY 27 KCS RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 20 over Old HWY 27 KCS RR in Warren County, Mississippi. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 years old, older than the Mississippi average of 38.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2043. The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I 20 over Old HWY 27 KCS RR built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is I 20 over Old HWY 27 KCS RR in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does I 20 over Old HWY 27 KCS RR carry?
About 21,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.
How long is I 20 over Old HWY 27 KCS RR?
The structure is 235 ft (71.6 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns I 20 over Old HWY 27 KCS RR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.